Dandelion Lunch To Be Held At Mount Lebanon Shaker Village

The Shaker Museum and Library will hold a Dandelion Lunch in the North Family Forge at Mount Lebanon Shaker Village on May 14 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
The dandelion, the most common of plants, is now a despised weed, but it wasn’t always that way. The Shakers would pull out wild dandelions by the roots, which they used for medicinal extracts to treat liver ailments such as jaundice. They also enjoyed eating dandelion leaves, either raw or cooked like spinach. The plants were once a valued commodity, purposely transported across oceans and continents. Not too long ago, prize dandelions were exhibited at county fairs – one variety was patriotically christened the “American Improved.” What happened?
Enjoy a delicious spring lunch in the Shaker Village featuring creative dandelion recipes, sip dandelion wine, and meet Anita Sanchez, author of The Teeth of the Lion: The Story of the Beloved and Despised Dandelion, who will talk about the importance of the dandelion in American history and the Shakers’ medicinal industry.
This intimate luncheon is limited to 25 people, so make your reservations now! The cost is $30 for Museum members, $35 for non-members. Contact Becky at 518-794-9100 x220 or codner@shakermuseumandlibrary.org to make your reservation.
The Shaker Museum and Library, a non-profit organization located in Old Chatham, NY, also administers the Mount Lebanon Shaker Village historic site in New Lebanon. The organization’s mission is to utilize its unparalleled collection to educate people about the history, values and craftsmanship of the United Society of Believers within the wider context of American history. For more information on the organization, please visit www.shakermuseumandlibrary.org or call 518-794-9100.